Your Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Infrastructure Architect to design and deliver secure, resilient hybrid on‑premises and cloud infrastructure for Australian defence and defence‑industry organisations. Operating in highly regulated environments, the architect supports programs governed by the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP), Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), and Information Security Manual (ISM), with direct experience contributing to systems requiring formal Authority to Operate (ATO). The role leads the design and integration of complex hybrid architectures, spanning sovereign on‑premises infrastructure, private cloud, and hyperscale cloud platforms, ensuring interoperability, availability, and performance across mission‑critical systems. The architect works closely with security, application, and program teams to embed security‑by‑design principles, resilience, and compliance controls into infrastructure from inception through to accreditation and sustainment.
Key Responsibilities
* Architect and lead large‑scale migrations from on‑premises infrastructure to Azure.
* Design and implement Azure‑native solutions that meet performance, scalability, and security requirements.
* Develop cloud adoption frameworks, landing zones, and governance models.
* Conduct infrastructure assessments and create detailed migration roadmaps.
* Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, security, and application teams to ensure seamless integration.
* Define and enforce cloud architecture standards, patterns, and best practices.
* Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to cloud engineering teams.
* Engage with stakeholders to align cloud strategies with business objectives.
Technical Skills & Expertise
Cloud Architecture & Strategy
* Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
* Azure Well‑Architected Framework
* Azure Landing Zones & Cloud Adoption Framework
* Multi‑cloud and hybrid cloud architecture
Migration & Modernisation
* Azure Migrate, Azure Site Recovery, Azure Resource Mover
* Legacy system modernisation (rehost, replatform, refactor)
* Application and database migration strategies
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
* ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform, Ansible
* Git‑based version control and CI/CD integration
Automation & Scripting
* PowerShell, Bash, Python
* Azure Automation, Logic Apps, Azure Functions
DevOps & CI/CD
* Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
* Containerisation with Docker, Kubernetes, AKS
* Integration with CI/CD pipelines and release management
Networking & Connectivity
* Azure VNETs, NSGs, Load Balancers, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, Private Link
* DNS, Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, Traffic Manager
Security & Identity
* Azure AD, RBAC, Managed Identities, Key Vault
* Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Zero Trust architecture
* Azure Policy, Blueprints, compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST, CIS)
Monitoring & Optimisation
* Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights
* Cost management, performance tuning, and resource optimisation
Architecture & Governance
* Enterprise‑scale architecture design
* Cloud governance, tagging strategies, and resource organisation
* Risk assessment and mitigation planning
Preferred Qualifications
* Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
* 8+ years of experience in cloud architecture and enterprise IT
* Proven track record in leading complex cloud migration and transformation projects
* Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills
* Experience working in Agile and DevOps environments
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